Well.
This years Thanksgiving was new for everyone in our little tiny family. It was the first time that there are new loved ones on the arms of our littles parents, its the first time we aren't with the person we have been familiar with for years but more than all of that its the first and last Thanksgiving Day that we get to enjoy as our little {giant}family unit for a while. Sadly we will miss next years cycle of holidays so we took full advantage of this year.
We spent actual Turkey day at the Luoma Household and some may have viewed it as odd, but for us, it was just comfortable and easy. I am so glad that we all work as a little unit and that there aren't any odd moments. Except for maybe when farting in faces is discussed. Potty Talk. Love it. I didn't have all my littles, just the oldest, but it was still a great time. I baked my first apple pie and it even tasted alright so that's pretty awesome.
The day after Turkey Day we did the annual thing at my house. We have been doing this for as long as I can remember and all the cousins and brothers (uncles) and sisters (aunts) on my dads side all gather together with their families and its a giant pot luck and goes really well. We had a great turn out, it was my first time cooking a Turkey and well..it was also alright...and by alright I mean I didn't kill anyone so that's good! I am certain all of this with the new guy is a little different for my family but honestly, they were all accepting and they all were gracious and since he's a bit quiet I think it all went as well as can be expected.
The highlight of all of these days was having my guy go play tennis with my dad. Honestly I have to say, that is a big step and the fact that he was willing to spare himself for the team was a giant moment for me. He did great and my dad I am sure is already itching to take him out again...good thing the guy leaves soon or else my dad might ask him to join his Tennis Team. ha!
To say that these last few days have been amazing is an understatement. I don't know many other couples this new to things that can say that the holidays were fun, easy and although stressful and sometimes intimidating...they were pretty much perfect so far. I understand my guy leaving for 15 months is not going to be the easiest, but having the ability to hit all these milestones before he leaves has only brought us even closer. My heart grows each day and much like the Grinch, my heart is growing in ways I never could have imagined. I am a lucky girl and to the challenges we face ahead...I say...BRING IT!
Now take a peek at our cute little {giant} family of 8!
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